Mancos Conservation District

Our Mission:

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To promote long-term sustainable use and protection of the Mancos River Watershed. We provide educational, financial, and technical assistance to meet these conservation goals.

The Mancos Conservation District is committed to providing accessible access to our tools and resources. We have worked to make our website as accessible as possible, however, we recognize this is a work in progress. Please review our accessibility policy and reach out if we can provide resources in an easier way for you.

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History of Conservation Districts

Conservation Districts trace their roots back to the 1930s, when national attention was directed to the soil erosion crisis of the Dust Bowl. Since then, soil conservation districts have evolved into a unique unit of local government that utilizes state, federal, and private sector resources to solve today’s natural resource problems. Including: soil conservation, water quality and conservation, wildlife habitat, and forest management.

Conservation Districts Today: How They Help

The Mancos Conservation District (MCD) provides rural landowners with information, technical and engineering support, and access to government cost-share programs that deal with improvement of water distribution, on-farm irrigation systems, noxious weed control, rehabilitation of disturbed areas, and other conservation related activities.

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2025 Election Notice

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 6th day of May 2025, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, three (3) supervisors will be elected to serve 4-year terms on the Mancos Conservation District Board of Supervisors. Eligible electors of the Mancos Conservation District interested in serving on the board of supervisors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District Designated Election Official (DEO):

Neva Connolly, District Manager, 970-508-0674

604 Bauer Ave, Mancos, CO 81328

The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: Monday - Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please call for an appointment.

The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance is close of business on Friday, February 28th, 2025.

Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the designated election official by the close of business on Monday, March 3rd, 2025.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, an application for an absentee ballot shall be filed with the designated election official no later than the close of business on the Tuesday preceding the election, April 29th, 2025.

Meet Our Board of Supervisors

Meet Our Staff

Danny Margoles, Executive Director

Danny is excited to be stepping into the Executive Director position with the Mancos Conservation District. In this role, Danny will manage and coordinate the District programs and will oversee day-to-day operations, including staff, projects, and program development. He will be the primary media contact and looks forward to maintaining and building on the District’s many strong partnerships. Danny is excited to work with the excellent District staff and appreciates the strong support from the Managing Director. Prior to working with the District, Danny coordinated the Dolores Watershed Resilient Forest Collaborative and has lived with his family in Mancos for the past six years.

Sensa Wolcott, Watershed Coordinator

Sensa joined the MCD team in 2021 and holds a Master’s in Biology from Miami University, a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Biology, and an Associate’s Degree in Sustainable Agriculture from Fort Lewis College. Sensa previously taught high school science and is passionate about community-based conservation and connecting people with the land. Sensa and her family live on their family-owned and operated cattle ranch. She spends her time outside hiking, camping, mountain biking, and taking photos. She looks forward to using her background to support MCD and inspire conservation through dialogue and collaboration that leads to innovative solutions to today’s conservation issues.

Casey Flynn - District Conservation Technician

Casey Flynn joined MCD/NRCS as a District Conservation Technician with a forestry emphasis in 2024. Casey grew up in Northern Virginia but has lived in Durango for the past six years. She played college soccer at Fort Lewis College where she received a degree in Biology. For the last few years, she has worked as a Certified Snowboard Instructor at Purgatory Resort, and the Operations crew to maintain trails during the winter season. In her free time, she loves to be outside. She enjoys camping, hiking, paddleboarding, and snowboarding. 


Brooke Morman - Forestry Technician and Community Engagement Assistant

Brooke is serving an AmeriCorps term with the Rural Alliance for Dignity (RAD) at the Mancos Conservation District. She joined the team in August 2024. She graduated in May 2024 with a Bachelor’s in Environmental Studies and previously worked for the Connecticut River Conservancy, as well as the Office of Sustainability at Keene State College. She loves being outdoors and has a passion for conservation, hiking, art, and gardening. She is excited to work closely with the community and help protect and restore the ecosystems of rural Colorado.

Reese Greenbaum - Watershed Restoration Technician

Reese is an AmeriCorps member serving at the MCD through the Rural Alliance for Dignity program. Originally from Southern California, he has a Bachelor's degree in Wildlife, Fish, and Conservation Biology from UC Davis. He spent the last year serving an AmeriCorps term in Durango and is excited to do another term focused more on community-centered conservation efforts. He will be helping with the watershed monitoring and education aspects of the conservation district. When not working, he can be found hiking, birding, and volunteering at different events.

Neva Connolly, District Manager

Neva joined the MCD team in 2021 and in her current role with the District, Neva will bring 16 years of experience with riparian protection and resource conservation planning, stream restoration project management, inventory and monitoring database organization, and federal review coordination for transmission lines and mining projects. Her previous projects involved extensive review in coordination with the Endangered Species Act Section 10 Multi-Species Conservation Planning and NEPA requirements.

Tara Harris, Forestry Program Coordinator

Tara Harris joined MCD in June 2023 as the Forestry Program Coordinator. She graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a degree in Natural Resources Management. After college, Tara began working for the U.S. Forest Service, where she deepened her knowledge of forest ecology and resilience. After 5+ years of working for Public Lands agencies - including the San Juan National Forest - and 2 years in private environmental consulting, Tara is excited to collaborate with her community on local conservation projects. Outside of work, Tara spends her time outdoors - hiking, backpacking, and riding horses.

Erica Holm, Office Manager

Erica joined MCD in the spring of 2023 and came on full-time in June. She grew up in Mancos, and is the fifth generation of her family to live in Montezuma county. Erica went to college at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs where she competed on the track team, and obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature. She has worn many hats in the restaurant/hospitality industry - working up to management, administrative assistant, elementary education teacher, and now is excited to jump into the conservation world. She loves to spend her free time with her husband and dogs, outdoors whenever possible, and especially at her family’s cabin in the aspens.

Taylor Schultz, Education and Outreach Coordinator

Taylor joined MCD the start of June 2023 as AmeriCorps VISTA, after a year long term she is starting out as MCD’s new Education and Outreach Coordinator. She is thrilled to be staying on as a full-time employee and excited to work at the District in a larger capacity. Taylor has her Master's in Environmental Management with a concentration in sustainable and resilient communities from Western Colorado University and is excited to use this experience in the Mancos Watershed. In her free time she loves being around water in all forms including paddle-boarding, swimming, wakeboarding, and skiing.

Rowan Henke, Forestry Technician

Rowan joined the crew in July 2024 and originally hails from the Midwest. She attended University of Vermont, where she received a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science. After graduating, she landed in the San Juans in 2021. She spent the last couple of years working for San Juan National Forest and in the local service industry. Rowan is deeply passionate about forest ecology and health, and her previous positions have given her knowledge and experience that she is excited to build on through her work at MCD. She also looks forward to collaborating and engaging with the Montezuma County community. When she’s not working, Rowan loves to spend her time running, biking, and snowboarding.